The William Monroe Trotter Institute for the Study of Black Culture at the University of Massachusetts Boston announces a call for papers from graduate and doctoral students in New England researching contemporary immigration issues in New England.

The Trotter Institute is planning a panel event for fall 2011, featuring graduate students presenting research and sharing ideas on contemporary immigration issues in New England. The Trotter is eager to engage with immigration research through a variety of disciplines, including History, American Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, etc.

Please send a 300-word abstract of current research and a short bio by August 15, 2011 to:

The William Monroe Trotter Institute
The University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125

Or send to cfptrotterinstitute@gmail.com

For questions, call 6172875880